The industrial standard in agriculture involves heavy use of herbicides and pesticides to meet the bottom line of production.

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Prairie crocus braves late snow to bloom in April, followed by native serviceberry shrubs whose white flower clusters support ...

The technique — known in England as the “Chelsea Chop” because the first trim coincides with London’s famous late-May Chelsea ...

"I'm tackling projects one at a time." Proud homeowner shares before-and-after photos after removing major yard hazard: 'I'll ...

The network of nature lovers is as deep and wide as the mycorrhizal webs of fungi that communicates within the soil under our ...

At the close of “Candide,” 18th-century philosopher Voltaire suggested that we must take care of our own garden — perhaps a ...

Along the perimeter, where the mowed land transitioned to woods, bees bumbled among wild asters and goldenrod. It was the season of Shakespeare’s lament that “summer’s lease hath all too ...

As generalist pollinators, bumble bees can be found on different types of flowers, and will often gravitate towards New England Asters and goldenrod, as well as flowering trees, such as pussywillow.

Native nectar plants to try include: buttery milkweed, asters and goldenrod. 3. Adopt eco-friendly practices in your garden Use natural or “green” mulch (like leaf litter) and explore natural ...

Early fall will bring ragweed and goldenrod. In fact ... allergy sufferers are often part of the Asteraceae family, like asters, daisies, ragweed and dahlias. Again, their light, dusty pollen ...

Native nectar plants to try include: buttery milkweed, asters and goldenrod. 3. Adopt eco-friendly practices in your garden Use natural or “green” mulch (like leaf litter) and explore natural ...